The entire PTS line of trainers, although doable, are not the best choice and yes I had one as my 3rd plane.
Some people learn on them and some find them to difficult. Traditional high wing trainers have a better track record overall.
You will find people that love the PTS trainers and people that don't.
Take most high wing trainers with the exception of the Nexstar and the Duraplane and there are no mixed reviews they are all great for learning.
Negatives on the Nexstar are minor, some people don't like the extra gadgets on the Nexstar that are included in the cost like the AFS auto pilot which is the first thing most people disconnect.
The Duraplane is built to take a crash but that also makes it heavier than most trainers so it needs to be flown faster.
If it was my money I wouldn't buy an airplane with mixed reviews, just my 2C